UK approves plans for contentious Chinese mega-embassy in London
The UK government on Tuesday gave the green light for China to build a “mega…
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Trump unloads on allies as Davos showdown looms
US President Donald Trump has made an astonishing series of attacks apparently designed to humiliate…
Global tourism hit new record level in 2025: UN
Global tourism hit a new record level in 2025 with 1.52 billion international tourist arrivals…
Dogsled diplomacy in Greenland proves elusive for US
Greenland’s biggest dogsled race is a cultural mainstay on the Arctic island but US envoys…
Freeze, please! China’s winter swimmers take the plunge
As the temperature in Beijing hit -7C on Tuesday, 62-year-old Yang Zi stripped down to…
EU wants to keep Chinese suppliers out of critical infrastructure
The EU is expected on Tuesday to unveil plans to keep “high-risk” Chinese suppliers away…
Trump ties his stance on Greenland to not getting Nobel Peace Prize
NUUK, Greenland (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump linked his aggressive stance on Greenland to…
Penguins bring forward breeding season as Antarctica warms: study
Penguins are bringing forward their breeding season at record rates as Antarctica rapidly warms due…
Vietnam leader pledges graft fight as he eyes China-style powers
Vietnam’s top leader promised to fight corruption in an address Tuesday to a twice-a-decade congress…
South Koreans go cuckoo for ‘Dubai-style’ cookies
Chewy, crunchy and not-too-sweet, round, chocolatey “Dubai-style” cookies have become the must-have dessert in South…